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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.95, 1,320.51 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.95, 1,320.51 and 360.90 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.95 : 1,320.51 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.95/1,320.51 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.95x = 1,320.51 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.95x = 476,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,572.06/880.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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